Ithaca College Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

Ithaca, NY · Private · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 69% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 630–710 reading and writing, 600–680 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 27–30 composite
  • Average net price: $34,297 a year (2022–23)
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Ithaca College reviews each application.

Ithaca College GPA requirements

Ithaca College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Ithaca College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Ithaca College acceptance rate

Ithaca College admitted 8,557 of 12,400 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 69%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Ithaca College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Ithaca, New York, with 4,268 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Ithaca College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing630670710
SAT Math600640680
ACT Composite272830
ACT English252933
ACT Math232627
20% submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores, as Ithaca College reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1312 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Ithaca College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Required
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Considered if submitted
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Ithaca College's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Ithaca College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $34,297 a year at Ithaca College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Ithaca College?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Ithaca College admitted 69% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

What SAT and ACT scores do Ithaca College students have?

The middle 50% of Ithaca College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 630–710 in reading and writing and 600–680 in math; ACT composite 27–30, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

What percent of applicants does Ithaca College accept?

Ithaca College's acceptance rate was 69% for fall 2024: it admitted 8,557 of 12,400 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.

How hard is it to get into Ithaca College?

Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Ithaca College admitted 69% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What GPA does Ithaca College look for?

Ithaca College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

How important is GPA for getting into Ithaca College?

A lot: Ithaca College requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, test scores, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Is Ithaca College test optional?

Yes. Ithaca College considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 20% sent SAT scores and 5% sent ACT scores.

What is the average net price at Ithaca College?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $34,297 a year at Ithaca College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does Ithaca College consider legacy status?

Yes. Ithaca College considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does Ithaca College give credit for AP exams?

Yes. Ithaca College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Before you apply, check Ithaca College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Ithaca CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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